When a patient walks in the door the last thing they want to have happen is cross-contamination from other people’s illnesses.

Make sure your medical office or dental office is cleaned and sterilized without the worry of harmful micro-organisms that can aggravate already weak immune systems.

Cleaning Medical Offices Is A Specialization

The requirements for medical office cleaning services are not the same as for other types of office cleaning.

In order to properly clean a medical office cleaning staff must learn specialized cleaning procedures and medical awareness training that keep everyone safe. In addition to other training all cleaning staff must be trained in:

“Sharps” handling

Different types of sharps disposal containers and how to operate them safely

Awareness of bloodborne pathogens and related disposal systems and containers

How to handle infectious waste disposal equipment

Medical Office Cleaning Checklist

Cleaning medical offices take a little more time than other types of offices. Make sure your medical office cleaning company has budgeted enough time to do a thorough cleaning.

There is a difference between disinfecting and sanitizing. It is important to do both on a daily basis for medical office cleaning.

Some areas of the clinic will need extra thorough disinfecting. Go over these areas when discussing your cleaning needs with the manager of the cleaning team as well as the cleaners themselves when they first get started. The last thing you need is for your patients to get infected.

There are different types of trash cans and each needs to be handled in the appropriate way. Some can just be emptied the normal way while others will need to be disinfected each time they are emptied.

Waiting rooms are a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. This high traffic area needs to be cleaned regularly…more than once every day, in some medical office cleaning cases.

Furniture must be thoroughly cleaned daily.

Don’t forget that people drop things and put their bags on the floor and under the furniture. The floor around the furniture is especially prone to dirt and infection-causing micro-organisms.

The toilet is the most infectious place in the medical clinic. Make sure to budget lots of time for cleaning staff to sanitize, disinfect, and thoroughly SCRUB the inside and outside of the whole toilet, the floor around it, the sink, and all countertops.

Air duct cleaning is highly essential in a medical clinic. While germs on the floor, walls, and furniture can be cleaned fairly easily, people often forget about the air ducts. Dirt, germs, and bacteria get trapped in the air duct and circulate back out into the room. Make sure to have a proper filtration and cleaning schedule for HVAC systems.

If you have toys for the kids consider soaking them in a cleaning solution and allowing them to soak for at least 10 minutes, every day.

All touchpoints need to be sanitized. The main touchpoints like doorknobs, table tops, switches should be sanitized daily.

Use “green cleaning” products, equipment, and techniques so patients don’t have allergic reactions to cleaning chemicals.

Cleaning medical offices is something that must not be done in a hurry. Frequently touched surfaces must be well cleaned and disinfected to avoid microorganisms growing and transferring from one person to another through such places.

Special attention must also be paid to the kind of products used in cleaning the medical facility. Especially rooms like the doctor’s office, waiting room, restroom, and other common rooms.

Evergreen Building Maintenance has several professional cleaning teams that have experience in medical office cleaning. Give us a call for a quote. We’ll work with the specific needs of your medical clinic to keep your staff and patients safe.

Our Experience In Medical Care Facility Cleaning Includes:

Medical offices

Dental office cleaning

Cleaning for elderly care facility

Senior’s health center

Medical clinic

Retirement home cleaning

Massage clinic cleaning

Medical spa cleaning

Other professional office cleaning

Call now for a quote on daily or weekly medical office cleaning and janitorial services for your facility: 1-888-959-7304 or 250-800-3732.

This COVID-19 cleaning checklist is meant to help businesses get up and running again safely.

It would be an understatement to say that the COVID-19 virus has seriously disrupted businesses around the world. Regardless of the actions we had to take to protect ourselves, we have to get back to business.

Our lives, the lives of our employees and in reality the country depends on us, the small businesses, to pick up the ball and get back in the game.

If you are reading this when “social distancing” is still recommended by the medical system, please follow their recommendations so we can somehow get a grip on this situation.

The intent of this article is to help you get back to business after the COVID-19 threat has subsided.

It is important to understand that the COVID-19 is just another virus. We get these kinds of viruses throughout the year. Although the COVID-19 has become a bigger problem than other viruses, the principles for being safe apply to all viruses and germs in the workplace.

Evergreen Building Maintenance has been cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting offices, shopping malls, government buildings, and more, for over 30 years. We have proven systems to make any kind of business safe from the spread of diseases.

Give us a call for commercial cleaning advice or to get a quote for daily and weekly services.

The Nature Of Viruses And Other Diseases That Get Passed Around At Work

Generally speaking, viruses and germs can spread from person to person through the air or by touching things that have been infected.

Germs that are spread through the air are the most potent because they have just been launched from the person carrying the infection.

This is why personal contact with an infected person — such as a handshake or breathing in droplets from a cough or sneeze — is the most common way these viruses spread.

In many cases, germs are most infectious before the carrier even has any symptoms. If symptoms are not present, respiratory droplets carrying the disease can fly through the air to about six feet and land on another person.

Coughing spreads infected respiratory droplets as far as six meters, and sneezing as much as eight meters. While these droplets stay suspended in the air for up to 10 minutes it is unknown how long the air inside a room occupied by someone with a virus remains potentially infectious.

If there is no one around to “catch” the germs, they land on the floor or on a nearby object.

Cold and flu virus-laden droplets may remain infectious for a long time, depending on where they fall.

Germs and viruses generally remain active longer on stainless steel, plastic and similar hard surfaces than on fabric and other soft surfaces.

Other factors, such as the amount of virus deposited on a surface and the temperature and humidity of the environment, also determine how long cold and flu viruses stay active outside the body.

Viruses and germs may remain alive for hours to days. This is why it is imperative that the office or other building be thoroughly cleaned, sanitized and disinfected on a daily or weekly basis.

What’s The Difference Between Cleaning, Disinfecting And Sanitizing?

Cleaning removes dirt and impurities, including germs, from surfaces. The normal process of cleaning alone does not kill germs. However, when there are fewer germs the risk of spreading infection decreases.

Disinfecting is done by using chemicals to kill illness causing germs on surfaces. The best way to reduce the spread of infection using disinfection techniques is to do it after a thorough cleaning.

Sanitizing is a term used by regulators. When the number of germs on surfaces or objects is down to a safe level, as judged by public health standards or requirements, your facility will be considered compliant. A commercial cleaning company can achieve this result by either cleaning or disinfecting surfaces or objects to lower the risk of spreading infection

Choose The Right Method Of Cleaning And Disinfecting

It is important to match your cleaning and disinfecting activities to the types of germs you want to remove or kill.

Most studies have shown that the flu virus can live and potentially infect a person for up to 48 hours after being deposited on a surface.

It is not necessary to close your office building schools to clean or disinfect every surface in the building to slow the spread of a flu.

How To Clean And Disinfect Your Office

Cleaning And Sanitizing Hard (Non-porous) Surfaces

If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

For disinfection, most common EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective.

A list of COVID-19 cleaning products that are EPA-approved for use against the virus that causes COVID-19 is available. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products for concentration, application method and contact time, etc.

Additionally, diluted household bleach solutions (at least 1000ppm sodium hypochlorite) can be used if appropriate for the surface. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application, ensuring a contact time of at least 1 minute, and allowing proper ventilation during and after application. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.

Prepare a bleach solution by mixing:

5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) bleach per gallon of water or

4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water

Virus Cleaning For Soft (Porous) Surfaces

For soft (porous) surfaces such as carpeted floor, rugs, and drapes, remove visible contamination if present and clean with appropriate cleaners indicated for use on these surfaces. After cleaning:

If the items can be laundered, launder items in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and then dry items completely.

Otherwise, use products that are EPA-approved for use against the virus that causes COVID-19 and that are suitable for porous surfaces

COVID-19 Cleaning For Electronics

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products.

Consider the use of wipeable covers for electronics.

If no manufacturer guidance is available, consider the use of alcohol-based wipes or sprays containing at least 70% alcohol to disinfect touch screens. Dry surfaces thoroughly to avoid pooling of liquids.

Eliminating Germs From Linens, Clothing, and Other Items That Go in the Laundry

In order to minimize the possibility of dispersing virus through the air, do not shake dirty laundry.

Wash items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If possible, launder items using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and dry items completely. Dirty laundry that has been in contact with an ill person can be washed with other people’s items.

Clean and disinfect hampers or other carts for transporting laundry according to guidance above for hard or soft surfaces.

Cleaning Needs Of Every Facility Are Different

These guidelines are focused on community, non-healthcare facilities such as schools, institutions of higher education, offices, daycare centers, businesses, and community centers that do, and do not, house persons overnight.

Facilities will need to consider factors such as the size of the room and the ventilation system design (including flowrate [air changes per hour] and location of supply and exhaust vents) when deciding how long to close off rooms or areas used by ill persons before beginning disinfection. Taking measures to improve ventilation in an area or room where someone was ill or suspected to be ill with COVID-19 will help shorten the time it takes respiratory droplets to be removed from the air.

Additional Guidelines To Prevent Illness

Flu viruses are relatively fragile, so standard cleaning and disinfecting practices are sufficient to remove or kill them in most cases. However, if you feel the need or if someone has been seriously ill in your facility, special cleaning and disinfecting processes can include:

Closing off areas visited by the ill persons.

Open outside doors and windows

Use ventilating fans to increase air circulation in the area.

Wait 24 hours or as long as practical before beginning cleaning and disinfection.

Clean and disinfect all areas such as offices, bathrooms, common areas

Clean and disinfect ceilings, especially those with a variable texture (like stipple or “popcorn”).

Use room air deodorizers

fumigation

Electrostatic cleaning to get into crevices and areas that cannot be reached easily by cleaning staff

Immediately clean surfaces and objects that are visibly soiled.

If surfaces or objects are soiled with body fluids or blood, use gloves and other standard precautions to avoid coming into contact with the fluid. Remove the spill, and then clean and disinfect the surface.

Insist On “Green Cleaning”

Using harsh chemical cleaners can create more problems. Frequently using chemical based air deodorizers, and fumigating can irritate eyes, noses, throats, and skin; aggravate asthma, and cause other serious side effects.

According to Wikipedia, “Green Cleaning” refers to using cleaning methods and products with environmentally friendly ingredients and procedures which are designed to preserve human health and environmental quality.

Green cleaning techniques and products avoid the use of products that contain toxic chemicals, some of which emit volatile organic compounds causing respiratory, dermatological and other conditions.

Green cleaning can also describe the way residential and commercial cleaning products are manufactured, packaged and distributed. If the manufacturing process is environmentally friendly and the products are biodegradable, then the term “green” or “eco-friendly” may apply.

Professional Commercial Cleaning And Janitorial Services

We all want to be safe, keep our families safe, protect our staff and do our part in protecting our clients and the general public.

Evergreen Building Maintenance has been providing professional commercial cleaning services for a long time. We have several well trained and experienced cleaning crews that provide consistent cleaning and disinfecting services. Let us help you keep your facility clean and healthy.

We can provide dependable year round cleaning and disinfecting for your facility.

Call now for a quote on daily or weekly airport janitorial services for COVID-19 cleaning: 1-888-959-7304 or 250-800-3732.

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Every year people get sick from the flu and other viruses. When people are unable to report to work it causes millions of dollars of lost profits for companies in BC.

How Do Viruses Spread?

WebMd says “Viruses spread from person to person mainly in droplets that fly out when you cough or sneeze. These tiny drops from a sick person go through the air and land on the mouths or noses of others nearby.

Germs are also passed along when you touch mucus droplets from someone else on a surface like a desk and then touch your own eyes, mouth, or nose before you get a chance to wash your hands. Viruses like the flu can live 24 hours or longer on plastic and metal surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and cups.”

Unfortunately, the flu virus isn’t the only virus that can spread easily.

The Spread Of Diseases In An Office Environment Is Worse Than You May Think

The BMC Infectious Diseases Journal published a study in 2006 saying “The most common nosocomial pathogens may survive or persist on surfaces for months and can thereby be a continuous source of transmission if no regular preventive surface disinfection is performed.”

This study was done in a hospital environment and shows the long-lasting power of severe, even deadly viruses. Shari Solomon, president of CleanHealth Environmental LLC, Silver Spring, Maryland says “Over the past few years, a number of infections that we always considered hospital-acquired infections, such as MRSA and C.diff (a bacterium that causes diarrhea and colitis), have become community-acquired infections, as well,”

Not only are superbugs becoming more resistant to antibiotic drugs. Antibiotic-resistant infections are typically spread when people touch a contaminated surface and then touch their mouth, eyes or nose. This is why handwashing and cleaning of high-touch surfaces is imperative.

Offices Are Prime Locations For The Spread Of Diseases

The possibility of spreading disease is especially high in facilities where people live or work in close proximity to each other.

A growing number of people are choosing not to get vaccinated and showing up at work or school when they are sick. This increases the risk of spreading the illness exponentially.

Professional Office Cleaning Solutions

Manual disinfecting methods have their limitations. Commercial office cleaning company workers who are trying to conform to a schedule may miss contaminated surfaces or skimp on the time spent on cleaning due to scheduling pressures.

Technology Based Solutions For Disinfecting An Office

Innovative technologies combined with training programs on how to use the technology properly can provide safer, better coverage in a shorter period of time than traditional disinfecting methods. For example:

Electrostatics can cover large areas and hard to reach surfaces quickly and efficiently.

In hospitals, copper-treated surfaces have been found to reduce a number of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).

Chemicals remain on the surface for a much longer time when spraying disinfectants using electrostatics.

Non-Technology Based Solutions To Get Better Office Cleaning

Commercial janitorial services technology offers some great options for getting the best cleaning possible, but quite often what you need is an experienced cleaning professional with the right tools and training. Here are some examples of what to look for in a well-managed commercial cleaning company:

Custodial workers should be trained to identify cleaning areas that may not get enough attention in regular daily cleanings.

Cleaning hot-spots should get special attention based on a schedule instead of waiting for the dirt to become obvious before someone pays attention to it.

Cleaning and disinfecting should be done every day.

A more thorough, rigorous deep-cleaning should be scheduled on regular basis.

Schedule workloads for janitorial staff so they have enough time to give personal attention to areas based on their judgment.

Use “Green Cleaning” products instead of caustic disinfectants for sanitizing and disinfecting in the least toxic way.

Avoid bleach based cleaners which can cause irritation and respiratory problems.

If there is an outbreak of sickness spreading through the office, get a special “office deep cleaning” done asap! You’ll be surprised how quickly you can stop the spread of an illness.

Institute a color-coded system of microfiber to help prevent cross-contamination.

Professional Office Cleaning Company Offers Safer Alternatives

Although it is true that “people get sick all the time” a professional office cleaning company can do a lot to keep your staff and clients safe.

Evergreen Building Maintenance specializes in office cleaning. We use green cleaning solutions to sanitize and disinfect your office environment. With over 30 years experience in the commercial cleaning business, we have cleaning crews that have several years of experience.

Using in-class and on-site training protocols, we are constantly training and equipping our cleaning professionals with the latest technologies to give you a safe environment.

Call now for a free, confidential office cleaning and building maintenance quote from a professional office cleaning company: 1-888-559-6870 or 250-999-2796

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The more a client values your company the more likely they are to want to do business with you.

Same goes for staff. If you want to attract and keep the best employees, they have to value your company over others.

Value Is In The Mind Of The Beholder

We’re all taught to not judge a book by its cover, but that’s exactly what we all do as humans. We do have a rational side of the brain, but in reality, emotional triggers easily overpower our logic.

According to Emma Snider in her article “How to Use Psychological Biases to Sell Better and Faster,” the first bits of information we pick up about a company becomes the “anchor” that all other information is attached to and compared with.

Once a person picks up a positive or negative cue, consciously or subconsciously, the company gets “branded” with that quality.

It becomes very difficult to overcome the influence of a first impression.

People are always in the process of formulating perceptions based on visible and invisible clues like smell. These affect how we feel.

In another study, respondents who felt their city was “clean,” were more likely to report being happy.

If we apply that principle to an office or retail facility, we can say that a clean office makes your staff and visitors happier.

If having a visibly cleaner facility makes for happier tenants, students, patients, customers, and workers… think about the impact it would make on clients and customers.

How To “Package” Your Office Or Facility So It Projects Value

One-third of any purchase decision is based on the perception of packaging. Cleanliness should be considered a major attribute in the visible “packaging” of a facility.

It makes sense that we need to keep our customers and staff happy. Just as you take the time to manage the branding of your business through advertising, social media and other means, it makes sense to manage office cleaning the same way.

Three main things to manage how people judge your office cleaning

Make A Good First Impression

It is very difficult to recover from a poor first impression. Here are a few things to keep in mind when managing first impressions in the entrance area / Lobby / Common area:

– Finger prints on the front door glass

– Reception area – desk smudges and not dusted properly

– scuff marks on walls

– debris on floor, carpets

– mud stain on entrance mats

– floors not swept and washed

– entrance counter not wiped down

– entrance glass fingerprints

– dust on baseboards

– dust on counters and cabinets

– dust on plants

– dirty chairs

– clean corners, behind doors, behind desks, garbage bins

Smell Matters

Odours are one of the key ways that people judge the cleanliness of office and retail spaces.

If your facility has any kind of stale or bad smell, it can be a powerful turnoff. One of the main places that are vulnerable to bad smells is the washroom. Here are some things to manage to make sure your washroom is adding “value” to your company:

Lawyer office cleaning plays a big role in positioning your practice as an authority.

Your clients look to you for professional advice. They want to consider you as someone they can trust…that you are better than the rest…

That’s why they hired you.

In reality, the trust they have in you comes from a “gut feel”, or from a subconscious evaluation of you and your presentation.

As you know, the location of your office can play a role in how much trust your client has in you. The clothing you wear must look professional.

What will they think if they see dust on the window sill while they are in the waiting room?

What will they think if there is an unpleasant odour in the air in the boardroom?

Will they see signs of the victory party after you have won an important case?

Especially for women, but even men, will look down on a lawyer who keeps an unclean office.

If you want people to feel confident in paying you your worth as a lawyer, in addition to your competence, your office must also project a high standard.

You will find that people are willing to overlook a messy desk, since it can mean you are very busy…hopefully on their case!

But if they see that the hardwood floor is dull and scratched up or there is lint all over the carpet, that is just carelessness.

Appearing to be careless and sloppy does not inspire confidence.

In order to win and keep the confidence of your clients your office must always be perfectly clean and fresh smelling.

Professional Cleaning Service for Law Offices

Evergreen Building Maintenance is very aware of the role they play in building your practice. Every employee is specifically trained to look out for things that may not be obvious…to prevent problems before they arise.

If your floor is going to need polishing or if your carpet looks like it could use steam cleaning, our cleaning professionals will plan to have it done before it becomes a negative point in your office’s appearance.

Our lawyer office cleaning crews understand that details can be the most important for lawyer office cleaning. We will do all the things you expect, then go above and beyond, to make sure your office inspires confidence in your capabilities.

Trustworthy and Inexpensive Law Office Cleaning

Your professional image is a reflection of our business!

If your office doesn’t look good, it certainly does not reflect well on us.

Evergreen Building Maintenance is proud to provide a consistently high standard of office cleaning for lawyer offices.

Some attorneys may try to go the cheap route to save a few pennies, but they soon discover that the cleaning service received is substandard. Evergreen Building Maintenance will provide personalized cleaning that suits your required cleaning needs.

Personalized Attorney Office Cleaning Service

When you hire Evergreen Building Maintenance we will make a cleaning plan that considers thing like:

Your daily foot traffic

How detailed you want the daily cleaning to be each time

When you want deep cleaning

A regular schedule for sanitizing and disinfecting areas that can gather germs and viruses

Frequent cleaning of divider walls, door knobs, door frames and other places that are often overlooked by cleaning services

Cleaning before and after regular meetings and special events in the office

Any other special requirements

Law Office Cleaning Services That We Provide

While we do customize your cleaning plan, there are some basic things that most offices require on a daily or weekly basis:

Vacuum

Sweep

Mop

Clean the washrooms

Take out the trash

Dust

Clean the lobby

Clean light fixtures

Clean break rooms

Anything else you might need

Lawyer Office Cleaning Specialists

All offices have to be cleaned on a daily or regular basis in order to keep it clean and bacteria-free, and this applies to law offices too.

If you are looking for a professional cleaning company to clean your law office, then hire Evergreen Building Maintenance.

We will make sure that your office is clean and germ-free every day. You shouldn’t dread going to work every day just because your office is a mess. Not only will your office be clean, but we can do lawyer office cleaning for a fair and affordable price.

Call us today at 585-454-8090 and get more information about our lawyer office cleaning services.

Retail business cleaning services involve business office cleaning services, warehouse cleaning and the public spaces cleaning.

Evergreen Building Maintenance provides commercial janitorial services based on the exact retail store cleaning services you need for your particular business cleaning situation.

For example, a commercial cleaning services contract for a pet supplies store would be quite different from an auto dealership. The cleaning personnel would need completely different training, equipment and supplies.

We have specialized personnel and equipment to handle every retail janitorial situation.

Our cleaning supplies are health-conscious “green cleaning” oriented. They are hypoallergenic and safe for humans and pets.

Based on our review of your business and your criterion, each retail and store cleaning quote is customized to address your specific business. We don’t provide cookie-cutter commercial cleaning services.

Give us a call to get a free quote for business cleaning services. We will be as meticulous with our quote as we are with our cleaning services.

Our Commitment To Quality Commercial Cleaning Services

Trustworthy, responsive and very easy to work with!

We will be really thorough and always open to feedback

Cleaning crew are very professional and are committed to doing nothing short of an excellent job. Your entire staff will be very happy with their service and have no complaints.

The Evergreen Building Maintenance Company is easy to contact and always have fast, reliable solutions to any questions or concerns you may have.

Our business will always be spotless when we are finished cleaning it.

You will be very happy with the work being done at your shop. You will hear any complaints from upper management or anyone else for that matter.

We inspect regularly on our own and periodically with the owner / manager of your business to make sure there are no complaints with our work or our cleaning staff.

We strive to make sure your experience is great and you find the cleaning crew easy to work with and communicate with on a daily basis if needed.

All employees are trained to be proactive so there is nothing you ever have to worry about if it got cleaned.

Evergreen Building Maintenance strives to be extremely helpful and dependable as your cleaning needs change from time to time or season to season.

We are always quick to answer emails and respond to your requests or questions in a timely manner.

Our cleaning crew is always very thorough and friendly.

We take pride in the fact that our cleaning staff does a fantastic job and they do it with great pride and professionalism each day!

Many of our cleaning staff has been around for several years. They act as mentors for the new hires so they provide personable and dependable cleaning services.

You’ll find our staff to be properly trained in how to use their equipment, responsible, caring and friendly.

We strive for respectful, open communication and always a highly committed level of conscientiousness and readiness to assist you with any special request.

Since we are a “green cleaning” company we will support your efforts to be conscientious with your sustainability and recycling initiatives!

We’ll do a fantastic job and do it with great pride and professionalism each day!

Business Cleaning Services Include

As part of our commercial cleaning service for our Calgary clients, we maintain your site inside and out. Our services include:

Bathroom cleaning and sanitizing

Floor cleaning of all types – carpet, tile, vinyl, wood, stone

Walls and ceilings

Windows

Building exteriors

Trash and recycling removal

Parking lot cleaning

Call now for a quote on daily or weekly retail business cleaning services: 1-888-959-7304 or 250-800-3732.

So you hire a commercial cleaning company to keep your office building clean. The floors are shiny, the door handles have been sanitized, toilets are cleaned, dust on desks and equipment has been removed, cubicle walls are cleaned and the garbage is thrown out regularly.

That’s a pretty solid cleaning routine in an office environment. It would be fair for you to believe you have provided a clean and healthy environment for staff and clients… right?

Not quite…

In a first-of-its-kind study, Environmental Defence tested the impact of cleaning products on indoor air quality. In all 14 studied households, levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) went up during cleaning.

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are gases that are emitted into the air from products or processes. Some are harmful by themselves, including some that cause cancer. In addition, they can react with other gases and form other air pollutants after they are in the air.

Carcinogens as listed by: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), National Toxicology Program, USA EPA, Occupational Health and Safety Administration

Carcinogens and Reproductive Toxins as listed in Proposition 65

Health Effects Of VOC’s In Products Commonly Used By Commercial Cleaning Companies

As with other pollutants, the extent and nature of the health effect will depend on many factors including level of exposure and length of time exposed. Scientifically proven health effects of exposure to VOC’s include:

Eye, nose and throat irritation

Headaches, loss of coordination and nausea

Damage to liver, kidney and central nervous system

Some organics can cause cancer in animals, some are suspected or known to cause cancer in humans.

Key Signs Or Symptoms Associated With Exposure To VOCs:

conjunctival irritation

nose and throat discomfort

headache

allergic skin reaction

dyspnea

declines in serum cholinesterase levels

nausea

emesis

epistaxis

fatigue

dizziness

Common Sources of VOCs In An Office / Home Environment:

paints, paint strippers and other solvents

wood preservatives

aerosol sprays

cleansers and disinfectants

moth repellents and air fresheners

stored fuels and automotive products

hobby supplies

dry-cleaned clothing

pesticides

building materials and furnishings

office equipment such as copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper

graphics and craft materials including glues and adhesives, permanent markers and photographic solutions.

Indoor air quality has always been a key component of effective green cleaning. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a major control point from cleaning and sanitation products.

Studies are now showing that VOCs from cleaning products are also a large contributor to outdoor air pollution.

Many businesses have the idea that office cleaning services are just an expense.

In reality, this is far from the truth.

If an office cleaning company is doing its job properly, they can add real value to your company’s offering.

When a potential client looks around the marketplace, they want to find the best fit for their needs. This includes the details of your product or service, as well as the perceived value of your business.

Perceived value is more of a gut reaction… “how do I feel about this business?”

Feelings take into account more than just your product or service. Things like “did the receptionist smile at me”, “was that a firm handshake”, or “this place is really clean… it looks like these people are really professional” can make or break a client’s confidence in your business.

Avoid The Pain Of Losing A Client Because Of A Dirty, Smelly Work Space

If your office, building or even the parking lot is not perfectly clean, clients are likely to see you as a lesser quality company. That subconscious feeling can make or break a deal.

People will make a judgment about your professionalism in one quick glance. Shiny floors, a fresh smell, all the lights working and clean doors and windows is all part of the first overall “assessment” of you and your company.

Your commercial cleaning company can strengthen your reputation and perceived value in tangible terms…deals can be lost or gained by how clean your office looks.

Gain Credibility In The Eyes Of Your Client

When your office is spotless and fresh smelling, visitors are left feeling good about their experience. They trust you more because they see that everything is in its place and organized.

When your commercial janitorial service makes sure they dust around the window frames and the top of cubical walls…they are actually increasing the perceived value of your offer.

Make A Good Impression On Clients

Every businessperson knows they should look presentable when meeting a client…at least the first time. The same thing applies to your office or building. If your office cleaning is at a high standard, you have created the context for a great first impression.

Your office cleaning company can make sure the areas where you meet clients are spic and span when you have a meeting scheduled.

Close Deals With A More Clean And Comfortable Work Environment

A clean and comfortable work environment sure makes it easy to concentrate on building rapport and closing deals.

An unclean office building can create stress in the mind of your prospect, while a clean environment can make the client feel at ease.

A good office building cleaning service will make sure the plants are watered, the windows are perfectly clean and there are no stains or spots on the waiting room furniture.

Escape From The Stress Of Wondering If Your Facility Will Be Up To Par When Your Client Comes To Your Office

Good office cleaning companies are your partner in presenting your value as a company. When you see a client, you want a distraction free place where you can communicate your value.

A carelessly placed garbage can in the wrong place can throw off the “balance” of your office space.

When you have an office cleaning company that understands they are your partner in business, you will be able to trust that everything will be spotlessly clean and organized when you meet clients.

That’s one less stress causing factor you have to deal with and you can stop worrying about how your facility looks and focus on presenting your value.

Discover an easy way to communicate your credibility and distinguish yourself in your market.

Give Evergreen Maintenance a call today! We know the REAL secret for maintaining a positive, healthy environment for your business.

It’s what makes an airport an enjoyable experience!

Airport Janitorial Services

The clean and polished look of an airport raises traveler confidence and presents an unforgettable impression to visitors from home and abroad.

People are traveling in ever increasing numbers. The customer satisfaction experience for today’s travelers begins in your parking lot, moves to the shuttle transportation and spotless bathrooms, and makes a real impression in the terminal with its well-kept waiting areas.

Evergreen’s Airport Maintenance Program takes care of all these things so your customers feel comfortable and at ease in your airport.

Rapid Response And Flexible Staffing

Airport cleaning is a very specialized line of business. The ever-changing timetables in the airline industry provide a unique challenge for airport janitorial services companies.

Evergreen Building Maintenance has the commercial cleaning crews and management staff to respond to airport cleaning needs 24/7…Nights, weekends and holidays, whenever you need janitorial services we’ll be there for you!

Trained, Passionate, and Committed Workforce

Partnering with Evergreen Building Maintenance gives you access to as many skilled and trained employees as your situation demands. We employ only the best and brightest and train them to provide competent, courteous, friendly… consistent high quality cleaning services.

Our employees are thoroughly screened and vetted to ensure the safest and most reliable service.

While janitorial and maintenance work can often be routine and non-eventful, Evergreen’s staff is recognized for going the extra mile and providing an added level of customer service under many difficult and unusual circumstances. This is what often makes the difference for tired travellers waiting at an airport.

Advanced Safety Training And Strict CCOHS Compliance

We are proud of our safety record over the past 30+ years in the business of commercial cleaing. All our full time and part time staff are thoroughly trained in injury reduction and the implementation of our occupational health and safety program.

Full Spectrum Of Airport Janitorial Cleaning And Maintenance Services

We provide the full spectrum of cleaning and maintenance services needed to help keep an airport running smoothly and create a safe, healthy environment for travellers, staff and visitors.

Working with airport managers, Evergreen will create an integrated, year-round janitorial strategy that includes:

Full Security Clearance

Evergreen’s staff has the necessary security clearance and regulatory standards training to work in any airport environment including:

Terminals

Arrival and departure areas

Private clubs

Public restrooms

Cargo areas

Gates

Food courts and retail areas

Hangars

Ramps

Operations and customs areas

Flight towers

And other areas specific to the size and function of the airport.

Custom Airport Cleaning Plans

An Evergreen Building Maintenance manager will walk through the entire facility with you. He or she will make notes of specific requirements and areas that may need particular attention.

Every member of our cleaning team will be made aware of your needs and the quality standards they must maintain.

Through the use of log books, site visits and monthly reviews with your administration, we will make sure you get consistent performance and continued satisfaction.

Consistently Exceeding Industry Standards

Evergreen Building Maintenance consistently exceeds industry standards. We’ll work with your administration team to offer your clients peace of mind and confidence that the airport environment is being cleaned and maintained at the highest and best level.

Pandemic Control

Evergreen’s “Green Cleaning” is the First Line of Defense Against the Spread of Disease

But hygienic cleaning is more than just being visually clean. Cleaning for health is an important step in maintaining a safe airport environment.

We can provide you with a complete strategy for prevention and pandemic control that, depending on the case, could include:

Early recognition and reporting of illnesses that may be epidemic or pandemic prone

Professional Weekly Or Daily Office Cleaning Attracts Good Employees And Clients

Why is it a good idea to hire a commercial cleaning company for weekly office cleaning or daily office cleaning? Monthly? I don’t know about that…

A great solution to keeping your company’s overhead costs low while still achieving a presentable, work-conducive, and impressive office environment is to hire a regular office cleaning service.

Physical And Mental Health Benefits Of Weekly Office Cleaning

Bacteria, allergens and germs are everywhere in the office. Both employees and customers can bring in illnesses and help to spread them among your staff and their families.Basic professional office cleaning services like dusting, vacuuming and mopping can make a huge difference in making the office look and smell clean.

Fewer sick days – Most businesses struggle when a virus spreads from employee to employee. When many of your most valued team members are not able to report to work, their work piles up. This creates problems with customers and staff.A deep, professional office cleaning is an important factor in keeping your workforce healthier and can help reduce the spread of the latest virus.

Boosts Morale – Employees respond to a cleaner environment. Morale is higher. Happy employees attract more business. They do their jobs with more pride in accomplishment. A happy and productive office environment attracts more happy and productive employees. Promoting good morale is a powerful business building strategy.The largest difference between self-cleaning and a professional cleaning service is the products and tools that are used to clean. A professional cleaning service brings better tools and products to fight bacteria. A weekly office cleaning company will clean every corner and blind whereas internal employees may not be motivated to complete a deep clean.

A clean and organized office environment gives employees the freedom to concentrate on their work. Mess, clutter and dirt can be very distracting.A London Office Worker’s Survey discovered an overwhelming 90% of office workers feel more productive in a clean environment.

An office where no cares or attention is taken to ensure things are kept in order can be difficult to work in. It is also more likely that important documents get misplaced or thrown away.

Hiring professional office cleaning staff can ensure that your office runs like a well-oiled machine, and the cleaner your office is the more likely that employees will take care to keep their own personal space organized, desk clear, and documents neatly filed away.

It’s Important For Your Customers To Have A Clean Environment

A weekly office cleaning and maintenance not only benefits you and your employees, but it also creates a great first impression when clients visit.

Making sure you have a presentable, spotless, and clutter-free office goes a long way to inspire confidence in your company.

People equate cleanliness with efficiency and a higher quality product or service.

A professional cleaning service helps achieve a clean office that will best represent you and your business.

Hiring a professional, weekly office cleaning company gives you and your staff peace of mind.

Commercial cleaning companies with good management systems will provide a high level of office cleaning. They can be a real asset in attracting quality clients and desirable employees by supporting your brand as one that stands for quality and care.

Evergreen Building Maintenance has been in the commercial cleaning business for over 30 years. We understand how important weekly office cleaning is for your business success.

Call now for a quote on daily or weekly office cleaning services for your company: 1-855-824-8450 or 250-869-5165.